Halwai April 12, 2025

Ingredients:

• 500 g – minced Mutton
• 2 – large Onions
• 1 – cup Yoghurt
• 3 tbsp – ghee.
• Grind together :
• 1 tbsp – Cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp – Almonds
• 1.5 inch piece – Cinnamon
• 4 – Cloves
• 2-3 – Cardamoms
• 8 – peppercorns
• 1.5 piece Ginger
• 6 Cloves – Garlic
• 1 tbsp – grated Coconut
• 1.5 tsp – Caraway seeds
• 3 – red chillies.

Method:

  1. Hang the yoghurt in a muslin bag to allow excess water to drain.
  2. Beat yoghurt. Mix all the ingredients, except ghee, and place in a stainless tray or plate.
  3. Make a well in the centre.
  4. Place a red hot piece of charcoal in the well and dribble two tbsp of ghee on it.
  5. Cover immediately to trap smoke.
  6. Remove cover after 2 minutes and stir the mince mixture.
  7. Grease a baking dish and pour mince into it.
  8. Level and bake for 40-45 minutes in a moderate oven for 180 degree C.
  9. Serve, cut into wedges, garnished with coriander, onion rings and slices of lemon.